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Written across more than two decades, this approachable poetry collection captures the thoughts, prayers, emotions, and everyday experiences that shape a meaningful life. - - Some poems are not planned. They arrive quietly, in the middle of a memory, a prayer, a feeling, or a daydream that refuses to disappear. In “Thoughts of a Daydreamer: A Simple Book of Poems,” author Ma...

In her moving and deeply personal book, “Freed from Slavery but Still in Bondage,” author Alice Faye Wimberly invites readers into a life shaped by struggle, courage, and faith. Born in Evergreen, Alabama, in 1940, Wimberly grew up in the rural South during a time when Black families were legally free, yet still bound by poverty, segregation, fear, and limited opportunity. -...

Families considering adding another dog to their household can find valuable guidance in “Axxel the Ambassador: Piper Gets a Baby Brother” by Mariah Leal. Through an engaging story told from a dog's perspective, the book introduces children and their families to the joys, challenges, and lifelong rewards of welcoming a second pet into the home. - - The story follows Piper as...

In his memoir, “I, Rob Graves: My Struggle with Childhood Trauma, Homosexuality, and Bipolar Disorder,” Robert P. Graves opens up about a life journey filled with adversity, self-discovery, and healing. Growing up in the 1970s and 1980s, Graves faced significant childhood trauma, and a sense of isolation that shaped his early years. As he grappled with his sexuality, he enco...

An unforgettable collection of poems born from love, loss, faith, and wonder. Written over four decades, these lyrical reflections transform grief into grace and memory into music, inviting readers to pause, reflect, and rediscover the beauty that endures within the human spirit. - - Ralph Bowers has faithfully served the Muse, transforming a lifetime of study and the profou...